5 Principles of Situational Awareness While Traveling

5 Principles of Situational Awareness While Traveling

So, what is situational awareness? There are many definitions all of which explain what situational awareness is in a similar way. The term we use is as follows: Situational Awareness is “closely monitoring what is going on around you in a complex and dynamic...
An Interview with Jessica Buchanan

An Interview with Jessica Buchanan

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSSOn October 25, 2011, Jessica Buchanan and a colleague were kidnapped at gunpoint by Somali land pirates and held for 93 days, enduring the most harrowing and painful experience of her...
An Interview with Jessica Buchanan

How Hostiles Prepare to Attack

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSSWhen was the last time you looked at your security from a hostile’s perspective? Have you ever? The majority of hostiles go through an online reconnaissance of their targets before...
An Interview with Jessica Buchanan

5 Security Tips for the Business Traveler

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSSIn episode 17 of the PreparedEx podcast, we discuss five security tips for the business traveler. Although we focus on the business traveler, anyone travelling for pleasure may also...
Being The Grey Man

Being The Grey Man

The great game of people watching. Always a fun pastime (especially when it’s part of your job).  Next time you’re in a public place such as an airport, try this game: “Guess the Nationality”. Apart from obvious facial features and tribal dress, people...